If you have a Samsung phone, Dex is pretty good for light schoolwork, provided you're okay with Google office apps. A $30 USB-C hub is all you need to get a monitor, keyboard, and mouse connected for a desktop-esque experience.
I needed something similar. Some laptops are more powerful and upgradeable. Like ThinkPads. I bought a used ThinkPad T470 with a broken LCD to use as desktop for around $200 and upgraded the RAM to 32 GB, a 1TB SSHD along with 256GB nvme which came preinstalled. Supports my 4K display as well.
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I was looking for a computer I can plug into my desktop monitor for just some light college work. I was wondering if it's worth it to get this or if I should stick to connecting my laptop to my monitor. Thanks for your help!
I was looking for a computer I can plug into my desktop monitor for just some light college work. I was wondering if it's worth it to get this or if I should stick to connecting my laptop to my monitor. Thanks for your help!
Why don't you try m93p or m92p from eBay (used), if all you need to use is Microsoft office (no gaming)
I was looking for a computer I can plug into my desktop monitor for just some light college work. I was wondering if it's worth it to get this or if I should stick to connecting my laptop to my monitor. Thanks for your help!
It should work fine. It's a decent computer. It would be perfect for a college student or someone who just does basic stuff. I really wish it had hdmi to hook up to tv. Perfect media center.
I needed something similar. Some laptops are more powerful and upgradeable. Like ThinkPads. I bought a used ThinkPad T470 with a broken LCD to use as desktop for around $200 and upgraded the RAM to 32 GB, a 1TB SSHD along with 256GB nvme which came preinstalled. Supports my 4K display as well.
This is a pretty decent family/light work nano pc. Good price considering the included 512 PCIe ssd. Soldered ram is the major down side but still good for people who don't need that much ram
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06-15-2020 at 03:25 PM.
Wireless mouse and keyboard a nice touch. No HDMI but has DisplayPort/USB-C.
Ports: Front
2 x USB 3.1 (Gen 2)
USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 2)
Headphone / mic combo
Ports: Rear
2 x USB 3.1 (Gen 2)
USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 2)
DisplayPort
RJ45
Looking at the CPU, it seems more than capable for running PLEX and doing a variety of transcoding tasks. I have a Dell 3040M with an Intel Core i5-6500T (for running PLEX) and the Lenovo's CPU is superior. Not to mention how compact this is.
I have a Lenovo Q190 which came with a VESA bracket for mounting the computer to the back of a monitor, I didn't see this listed with one. It would be a nice touch if they included one.
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06-15-2020 at 03:29 PM.
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I was looking for a computer I can plug into my desktop monitor for just some light college work. I was wondering if it's worth it to get this or if I should stick to connecting my laptop to my monitor. Thanks for your help!
If you have a Samsung phone, Dex is pretty good for light schoolwork, provided you're okay with Google office apps. A $30 USB-C hub is all you need to get a monitor, keyboard, and mouse connected for a desktop-esque experience.
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Boo to Lenovo for the non-upgradeable RAM
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Why don't you try m93p or m92p from eBay (used), if all you need to use is Microsoft office (no gaming)
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Ports: Front
- 2 x USB 3.1 (Gen 2)
- USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 2)
- Headphone / mic combo
Ports: Rear- 2 x USB 3.1 (Gen 2)
- USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 2)
- DisplayPort
- RJ45
Looking at the CPU, it seems more than capable for running PLEX and doing a variety of transcoding tasks. I have a Dell 3040M with an Intel Core i5-6500T (for running PLEX) and the Lenovo's CPU is superior. Not to mention how compact this is.I have a Lenovo Q190 which came with a VESA bracket for mounting the computer to the back of a monitor, I didn't see this listed with one. It would be a nice touch if they included one.
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Boo to Lenovo for the non-upgradeable RAM
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